Danish Sisterhood of America National Scholarships

The Danish Sisterhood of America offers several national scholarships each year, including the Mildred Sorensen and Olga Christensen Scholarships, worth $1,000 each for students entering vocational, technical, or associate-degree programs, and the Betty Hansen Scholarship, worth up to $2,500 (up to six awarded) for students entering four-year colleges or universities. Applicants, or a parent, must have been a Danish Sisterhood member in good standing for at least one year before the deadline and hold at least a 2.5 GPA. Applications are due March 1 (postmarked).

Eligibility

DemographicsApplicant or a parent must be a Danish Sisterhood of America member in good standing for at least one year before the deadline; joining is ordinary lodge or individual dues, not a fee to enter the scholarship.

Applying

Mildred Sorensen and Olga Christensen Scholarships pay $1,000 each; the Betty Hansen Scholarship pays up to $2,500 each (up to six awarded, for four-year college entrants).